A 2024 study showed a 14 percentage point drop in women and girls in leading film roles from the previous year, highlighting a stagnation in inclusion efforts.
Mature women remain significantly underrepresented in Hollywood, though recent years have seen a "ripple of change" led by high-profile awards and niche streaming content. While the industry has historically fixated on female youth, contemporary data suggests a growing audience appetite for authentic stories about aging, particularly regarding menopause and late-life agency. Kendall Penny - Step Milf_2160p.mp4
Among all characters aged 50+, approximately 75% are male and only 25% are female . A 2024 study showed a 14 percentage point
Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film Among all characters aged 50+, approximately 75% are
Women over 50 are significantly more likely than men to be shown as "frumpy," "sickly," or "physically inactive".